Ironman Lubbock was canceled, so I raced alone
Another disappointment After all the waiting and getting to within 3 days of the event, I was...
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Category: Progress
Feeling race ready ππ½ββοΈπ΄πΌββοΈππ½ββοΈ
My first half Ironman, IM 70.3 Lubbock is 1 week away! After my 85 mile ride this morning, I...
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A rockin’ swim performance assessment ππΌββοΈππ½ββοΈππ½ββοΈ
Having trained with Johhny for a little more than a year, I’ve gotten accustomed to the bike...
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Time to focus on run form ππ½ββοΈ
This year, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve noticed improvements in both my...
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π΄π½ββοΈ 40 Miles in the heat β¨οΈ
Sunrise departure This morning, I had a wonderful 40-mile ride with the B-Group of the Pearland...
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π΄π½ββοΈ Cycling test results π΄π½ββοΈ
Three months after my previous cycling test, Texas has allowed exercise facilities to reopen....
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My 1st 1.8 mile swim ππ½ββοΈ
So far, all of my scheduled races have been either canceled or postponed. The repeated excitement...
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Mental gymnastics were required today
Motivation or discipline? I’ve been doing well with being disciplined each day and getting...
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Speed barrier broken …ππ½ββοΈ
How I undermined myself as a runner For the majority of my life, running felt awkward and...
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Post marathon recovery
Torment, frustration, and concern have ruled my days since I completed the marathon. For 14 days I...
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Houston Marathon Race Report (Part 3 of 3)
Since this was my first marathon, I knew post-race I would have a lot to absorb. I would learn,...
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Houston Marathon Race Report (part 1 of 3)
Anxiety ruled the night The morning of Jan 19, 2020, was cold (~45Β°F). I was in bed by 9:30 but...
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The amazing impact of a focused diet
After only 1 1/2 weeks of following a prescribed diet, I blew myself away with the results of my...
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One Glass of whiskey
Apparently, I’ve become very sensitive to alcohol. Perhaps this is a result of intentionally...
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Bel Inizio Giving Thanks Charity 10K
2019 Giving Thanks 10K run was a random race that I signed up to do. Running a 10K seemed...
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For the love of running
I’ve joined the crazies… I enjoying running. More specifically, I’m...
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A 2-hour run …a battle of mental will vs underlying beliefs
I keep trying… For the last month, I’ve been unsuccessful in my attempts to complete a...
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Goal Achieved … An Olympic Triathlon
Goal achieved…meh I did it… I completed an Olympic triathlon. Immediately after...
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